Meaning & Definition of Wrestling in English
English⟶
Wrestling
/rɛslɪŋ/
noun
1. The act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
- "They had a fierce wrestle"
- "We watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully"
synonym:
- wrestle,
- wrestling,
- grapple,
- grappling,
- hand-to-hand struggle
2. The sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down
synonym:
- wrestling,
- rassling,
- grappling
Examples of using
As I entered a tearoom, I found two young men watching a wrestling match on television.
As I entered the café, I found two young men watching a wrestling match on television.
Your sister enjoys watching sumo wrestling on TV.